Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Paralegal Studies (Litigation and Corporate Practice) in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
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Chicago United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,280
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Students seeking a personalized certificate1 can pursue a tailored curriculum. This specialized program requires Director approval and covers legal research, professional ethics, and technological competencies.
The Paralegal Studies curriculum enhances abilities in litigation, corporate law, legal analysis, writing, ethical standards, and legal software applications. You'll also have opportunities to: Hone research and writing techniques, Strengthen analytical reasoning, Improve communication abilities both written and spoken, Master legal technology tools, Cultivate strong ethical principles.
Program Objectives:
Create concise summaries of judicial rulings, legislative acts, and regulatory policies, Formulate legal positions citing case law, statutes, and regulations, Identify pertinent legal materials across federal and state systems, Implement ethical guidelines for paralegals and attorneys in common workplace scenarios, Achieve intermediate proficiency with standard office applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, and PDF software.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Application requirements for the Paralegal Studies Certificate include:
Transcripts
2.5 Minimum GPA
Interview for Admission
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 79
Transcripts
2.5 Minimum GPA
Interview for Admission
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL (IBT) - 79
Tuition
USD
21,280